Both Manchester clubs are targeting Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, but according to reports in Italy they are likely to be left frustrated.

The Slovakian centre-back has been one of the standout defenders in Serie A this season, and shone as Inter qualified for the Champions League .

But having reached European football's premier competition, the Nerazzurri are in no mood to lose their biggest talents despite a looming FFP investigation.

Corriere dello Sport report that Skriniar, 23, won't be sold by Inter despite their need to raise some £35m.

Skriniar impressed for Inter in 2017/18 (Image: REX/Shutterstock)

Guardiola and Mourinho are both fans (Image: PA)

Mourinho seeks a defender he can rely on (Image: REUTERS)

Regarded in Slovakia as the successor to former Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel in the national side's defence, Skriniar shone in his first season at the San Siro following his move from Sampdoria last summer.

Both Manchester United and Manchester City are on the lookout for new defenders this summer, with Jose Mourinho still seeking a centre-back he can regularly rely on and Pep Guardiola hoping to find a long-term successor to Vincent Kompany.